What evidence must I furnish to HydroDog to prove my compliance with post-termination obligations?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (f) you agree to furnish us, within 30 days after the effective date of expiration of this Agreement or the Notification Date (whichever is applicable), with evidence satisfactory to us of your compliance with the foregoing obligations;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to HydroDog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, within 30 days after the expiration or termination of the franchise agreement, a franchisee must furnish evidence satisfactory to HydroDog demonstrating compliance with post-termination obligations. These obligations include notifying the telephone company and directory publishers about the termination of rights to use any telephone numbers or listings associated with HydroDog's marks. The franchisee must also authorize the transfer of such numbers and listings to HydroDog or instruct the phone company to forward calls as HydroDog directs.
Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for de-identifying the HydroDog Vehicle to HydroDog's satisfaction, which may involve removing the outer shell or building a different shaped shell around it. The franchisee must also cease using any of HydroDog's confidential information and return all copies of manuals and confidential materials.
The specific form of evidence that HydroDog will find satisfactory is not detailed in this section. As such, a prospective franchisee should seek clarification from HydroDog regarding what documentation or proof will be required to demonstrate compliance with each of these post-termination obligations.